Metro has installed another set of faregates at Fort Totten station, settling on a final design after two rounds of prototype testing that started around November 2022. People are still finding ways around the taller, stronger gates. This final installation follows several weeks of stepped up security presence at the station to deter people from entering the gates without paying. During morning and evening rush hour, a row of officers has been lined up just inside the faregates.

Last month in June, Metro introduced Metro Lift, a reduced fare program for DC, Maryland, and Virginia residents enrolled in SNAP. Information at https://www.wmata.com/fares/Reduced-Fare-Programs/MetroLift/index.cfm.

In other Metro news, last week local news reported that a special police officer shot a teen at Fort Totten station after responding to a fight between a group of people. The teen allegedly fired a gun at another individual. News reports state that the teen has been charged with assault with intent to kill and carrying a pistol without a license. A few months ago in March, a special police officer apparently chased a “suspect” fleeing towards Fort Totten station and discharged his weapon, according to MPD. No more details have been provided about that particular incident.